I spent some time this morning reflecting on 9/11. Twenty-four years feels like a long time. As I think about the day, I remember that morning quite vividly. Admittedly, the days after a bit of a blur, but that morning stands out in my memory. In 2001, I was 25 years old. I was the … Continue reading Reflections on 9/11
15 years in the Making: Memories Old and New
I made a drive last week that I don’t think I’ve made in almost 15 years. Follow me on the ADHD dolphining it sparked and the adventure that ensued for our 10th wedding anniversary. Fall 2009 In early October 2009, my grandfather passed away. Over the course of a week, my life changed forever. While … Continue reading 15 years in the Making: Memories Old and New
Everything Old is New Again…yet somehow Different
Baltimore Ravens vs Atlanta Falcons being projected onto the wall in Lexington Market When I was a kid, my grandmother made sure I had lots of experiences, as she did for my cousin and, apparently, for my mother, aunt, and uncle...think piano lessons, dance lessons, sports, sports camps etc. In my case, it started with … Continue reading Everything Old is New Again…yet somehow Different
Nostalgia
What’s your go-to comfort food? I’d have to start with spaghetti and add pizza as a close second. I love spaghetti so much that I used wish I was Italian as a kid, thinking that would increase the chances of having spaghetti for family or holiday dinners.
Love and Grief
“Grief, I’ve learned, is really just love. It’s all the love you want to give, but cannot. All that unspent love gathers up in the corners of your eyes, the lump in your throat, and in that hollow part of your chest. Grief is just love with no place to go.”― Jamie Andersonhttps://www.goodreads.com/quotes/9657488-grief-i-ve-learned-is-really-just-love-it-s-all-the This started as … Continue reading Love and Grief
Embracing the Gray
As a young professional, I accepted the nomination to run for president-elect of my state professional association. My tenure as president elect, was cut short by the resignation of the president (that’s a story for my memoirs), and I was thrust into the office of president prematurely in February 2000, after only 5 months as … Continue reading Embracing the Gray
Family Ties
This past Sunday, my immediate family decided to get together for brunch at the home of the youngest relative. I stress immediate family because there are only four of us directly descended from my grandmother. With spouses, there are 6. We do have a host of cousins who are definitely important to my story (not … Continue reading Family Ties
Symbiosis
The Merriam-Webster word of the day is Symbiosis. Symbiosis is defined as “‘a cooperative relationship,’ such as between two persons or groups.” My first thought when I saw this word was in relation to science fiction. Frequently, there are negative connotations to symbiotic relationships. That led me down a rabbit hole as I searched for … Continue reading Symbiosis
Not my horse…
“Not my horse, not my rodeo”, or “not my circus, not my monkeys” Buckle up folks, because this is going to be a quite tangential passage. People talk about a lot of things that they know nothing about. I know that while I don’t know everything, I’m also quick to check google and suggest that … Continue reading Not my horse…
Factotum
Let’s start with a bit of housekeeping. I’ve decided that if I manage to do an entry once a week, I’ll be satisfied. Since not every word of the day sparks any thought or sentiment, I won’t force it. Now, on to todays word. Merriam-Webster word of the day for March 10, 2023: Factotum One … Continue reading Factotum
Lifting as I Climb 